Articles filed under Theater
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Children's Theatre of Elgin to host 'Home for the Holidays' event Dec. 28Dec 03, 2019 10:00 pm - 'Tis the season for spreading cheer by giving back to the near and dear. So gather up your family and friends and join Children's Theatre of Elgin for a fun-filled night...
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'Hanukkah Goblins' role fits Grayslake actor's love of theater magicDec 03, 2019 5:00 am - A classic children's tale about the power of imagination hooked Grayslake native Josh Pennington on acting back in high school. He was a track and cross-country athlete ...
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Delight in the spirit of the season in SchaumburgDec 02, 2019 10:00 pm - The magic of Santa and the North Pole lands at Schaumburg Park District's "The North Pole Holiday Spectacular." "The North Pole Holiday Spectacular," sponsored by Amita ...
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Spotlight: Metropolis, McAninch serve up seasonal chucklesDec 01, 2019 10:00 pm - Holiday sendup The Second City skewers all things holiday-related - from too much family time to over-imbibing at the office party - in its revue “The Good, The Bad & Th...
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On stage: Second City, Oil Lamp, Metropolis serve up holiday offerings this weekNov 30, 2019 6:28 am - • One of several suburban productions of "The Second City's Holiday Revue: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Sweater" opens Friday, Nov. 29, at the Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galen...
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Spotlight: 'A Christmas Carol' in various incarnations dominate area stages this weekendNov 30, 2019 6:00 am - Musical 'Carol' BrightSide Theatre revives the family-friendly “A Christmas Carol the Musical,” based on Charles Dickens' story. The score is by Alan Menken (“Beauty and...
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Holiday happenings: Tree lightings, music, festivals & more in DuPage CountyNov 29, 2019 5:00 am - Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. Here's a look at what's happening: Lights and more lights Illumination, Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum: 4:30 to 9:30 p...
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Musical blockbuster 'Annie' works on intimate scale at CitadelNov 28, 2019 5:00 am - “Annie” - ★ ★ ★ A hallmark of a great musical is its ability to survive and thrive when staged in venues both massive and minuscule. Having only seen grand national tou...
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Lots of 'nice' - and a few 'naughty' - holiday theater shows to see in Chicago, suburbsNov 27, 2019 5:00 am - Glad tidings, theatergoers. When it comes to holiday offerings, family-friendly fare dominates on Chicago and suburban stages. But there are a few alternatives for those...
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Theater review: Paramount's 'Beauty and the Beast' enchants with magical mix of thrills, laughsNov 26, 2019 5:00 am - “Beauty and the Beast” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Paramount Theatre's production of Disney's “Beauty and the Beast” is a dazzling holiday confection, a dark chocolate truffle with a swe...